The office of the Executive Mayor has noted the charges of corruption laid by the Democratic Alliance against Dr Danny Jordaan today.
The charges are pathetic and desperate attempt by the DA to tarnish Dr Jordann’s name and distract him from the excellent work he is doing in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. This is not about the bribery allegations, but all about the DA’s desperate attempt to position themselves for the 2016 local government elections.
First, they accuse him of being a part-time Mayor, then they claimed that he will be getting two salaries, and later they will charge him for giving money to the poor out of his pocket.
All these allegations have proven to be not only fallacious, but laughable as well.
The DA’s obsession with Dr Jordaan is a clear indication that the DA has nothing to offer to the people of this metro.
In June 2015 they tried to get the Portfolio Committee on Sport and Recreation to summon Dr Jordaan to parliament, but the Committee decided the Minister of Sport is best to deal with the matter for reasons explained thoroughly by the Minister at the time.
The current leadership is busy with the program to accelerate service delivery and improve governance in the Metro and we shall not be deterred.
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Whilst I understand the sentiment it is concerning when a municipal communications department use this type of language or has a problem with the spelling of the EM’s surname. As a person in communication I cannot see how any client would want to use terms like these – and it would be my duty to strongly advise against if they have the inclination to.
An appeal to all political parties – we all know that the mudslinging aligned with elections are only just starting but can we please keep it professional from an official and personal point of view. Please do not underestimate our intelligence or maturity – or that of the executive, organisation or party that you represent.